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'''''The Tyranny of King Washington''''' is an episodic singleplayer [[Assassin's Creed III downloadable content|downloadable content]] addition for ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', which is composed of three parts, named ''The Infamy'', The Betrayal'' and The Redemption''.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/31305/assassins-creed-iii-dlc-will-explore-the-tyranny-of-king-george GameTrailers: DLC will explore the tyranny of King George]</ref> Accompanying this, the downloadable content will be included in the Season Pass for the game.<ref>[http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/ac3/en-US/news/news_detail.aspx?c=tcm:19-66233&ct=tcm:6-231-32 Assassin's Creed News: The Tyranny of King Washington]</ref> Ubisoft has stated that the story will be canon for the main story,<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-15-assassins-creed-3s-wacky-the-tyranny-of-king-washington-dlc-features-superpowers-hallucinogens-and-an-alternate-history-storyline EuroGamer - Tyranny of King Washington features an alternate history storyline]</ref> contradicting a previous claim that it would be non-canon.<ref name = "EGM">[http://egmdaily.com/XP4mIc Electronic Gaming Monthly - Assassin's Creed III DLC will be non-canon]</ref> | '''''The Tyranny of King Washington''''' is an episodic singleplayer [[Assassin's Creed III downloadable content|downloadable content]] addition for ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', which is composed of three parts, named ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy|The Infamy]]'', ''The Betrayal'' and ''The Redemption''.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/31305/assassins-creed-iii-dlc-will-explore-the-tyranny-of-king-george GameTrailers: DLC will explore the tyranny of King George]</ref> Accompanying this, the downloadable content will be included in the Season Pass for the game.<ref>[http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/ac3/en-US/news/news_detail.aspx?c=tcm:19-66233&ct=tcm:6-231-32 Assassin's Creed News: The Tyranny of King Washington]</ref> Ubisoft has stated that the story will be canon for the main story,<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-15-assassins-creed-3s-wacky-the-tyranny-of-king-washington-dlc-features-superpowers-hallucinogens-and-an-alternate-history-storyline EuroGamer - Tyranny of King Washington features an alternate history storyline]</ref> contradicting a previous claim that it would be non-canon.<ref name = "EGM">[http://egmdaily.com/XP4mIc Electronic Gaming Monthly - Assassin's Creed III DLC will be non-canon]</ref> | ||
''The Infamy'' was released on 19 February 2013 on PC and Xbox 360 and 20 February 2013 on PS3 with ''The Betrayal'' slated for 19 March 2013, and ''The Redemption'' on 23 April 2013 respectively. In it, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] awakened from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded [[United States|United States of America]], a new king had been crowned – [[George Washington]]. ''The Infamy'' will cover the beginning of his journey to dethrone this new king.<ref>[http://montreal.ubisoft.com/en/ubisoft-our-news/the-tyranny-of-king-washington-draws-near Ubisoft Montreal - ''The Tyranny of King Washington'' Draws Near.]</ref> | ''The Infamy'' was released on 19 February 2013 on PC and Xbox 360 and 20 February 2013 on PS3 with ''The Betrayal'' slated for 19 March 2013, and ''The Redemption'' on 23 April 2013 respectively. In it, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] awakened from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded [[United States|United States of America]], a new king had been crowned – [[George Washington]]. ''The Infamy'' will cover the beginning of his journey to dethrone this new king.<ref>[http://montreal.ubisoft.com/en/ubisoft-our-news/the-tyranny-of-king-washington-draws-near Ubisoft Montreal - ''The Tyranny of King Washington'' Draws Near.]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 20 February 2013
The Tyranny of King Washington is an episodic singleplayer downloadable content addition for Assassin's Creed III, which is composed of three parts, named The Infamy, The Betrayal and The Redemption.[1] Accompanying this, the downloadable content will be included in the Season Pass for the game.[2] Ubisoft has stated that the story will be canon for the main story,[3] contradicting a previous claim that it would be non-canon.[4]
The Infamy was released on 19 February 2013 on PC and Xbox 360 and 20 February 2013 on PS3 with The Betrayal slated for 19 March 2013, and The Redemption on 23 April 2013 respectively. In it, Ratonhnhaké:ton awakened from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded United States of America, a new king had been crowned – George Washington. The Infamy will cover the beginning of his journey to dethrone this new king.[5] It is due to cost $9.99 or 800 Microsoft points as a separate download, or it is free for those who have already purchased the Season Pass.
Official synopsis
Welcome to Assassin's Creed III's Tyranny of King Washington - a 3-part DLC series exploring an alternate reality in which George Washington goes mad with unlimited power, foregoing Presidency to rule as tyrannical King. In this alternate world, Connor is and remains Ratonhnhaké:ton. Having never become an Assassin, he must endure new trials, acquiring the skills he'll need to take down a possessed Washington and win freedom for his land once and for all. - Ubisoft.[6]
New abilities
To combat George Washington, Ratonhnhaké:ton will need to master several new abilities:
- Power of the Bear – Fills Ratonhnhaké:ton with the strength and fury of the mighty bear.
- Power of the Eagle – Delivers a burst of speed, empowering Ratonhnhaké:ton with blinding agility.
- Power of the Wolf – Adopt the master camouflage of the wolf, rendering Ratonhnhaké:ton undetectable.
- Warpaint – A symbol of power and courage, enhancing Ratonhnhaké:ton's abilities.
- Alpha of the Pack – Command a brotherhood of fearsome and ruthless wolves.[7]
Trivia
- In an exclusive interview with creative director Marc-Alexis Cote, he stated that the DLC was an extra 7 hours of gameplay. Whether he meant The Infamy separately or the DLC as a whole is unknown.
References
- ↑ GameTrailers: DLC will explore the tyranny of King George
- ↑ Assassin's Creed News: The Tyranny of King Washington
- ↑ EuroGamer - Tyranny of King Washington features an alternate history storyline
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly - Assassin's Creed III DLC will be non-canon
- ↑ Ubisoft Montreal - The Tyranny of King Washington Draws Near.
- ↑ Youtube - The Tyranny of King Washington VGA Reveal Trailer
- ↑ PlayStation.Blog Tyranny of King Washington hits PS3 February 19